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Love and acceptance are the true staples of tradition (and a really awesome wedding!). by Maggie Seaver Rishi Agarwal’s father Vijay and mother Sushma generously funded his extravagant Indian wedding in Oakville, Canada. The celebration included all the customary rituals and ornate trappings of a conventional Hindu wedding—except for one, pretty major detail: Rishi married a […]
by The Knot If you’re thinking of writing your own marriage vows or personalizing your ceremony by reading meaningful passages, explore the world’s treasure trove of beautiful literature. Prose, poetry, religious texts, modern spiritual writing, Hollywood movies, and folk songs can all provide inspiration. Here are several great verses. From “Invitation to Love,” by Paul […]
Q: We just got engaged and are really excited to tell the world. That said, we’ve only told a few of our best friends because not all of our family is supportive. What’s the easiest way to go about telling everyone (besides just changing our status on Facebook!)? A: There’s really no wrong way to […]
Best Pride Month ever: In a momentous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States finally ruled today that same-sex marriage is a national right! by Ivy Jacobson Get out your champagne glasses, because #LoveWins! On Friday, June 26, the Supreme Court of the United States made history by ruling that all American citizens nationwide […]
Q: At the end of the ceremony, we obviously aren’t going to have our officiant pronounce us husband and wife. Do you have any creative options or ideas? What are some other ways we can customize our ceremony?A: There are so many ways to put a personal spin on your ceremony, and vows are a […]
Q: We’re paying for our wedding entirely by ourselves. How do we word our wedding invites in this case?A: The person paying for the wedding is generally, but not always, recognized as the event’s host on the invite. So if you two are footing the bill for the wedding, then your names should be at […]
Q: My “maid-of-honor” is a guy. What do I call him?A: Many couples choose to use the term “man-of-honor” for this, instead. That way, you’re still showcasing the honored role in the wedding, but simply replacing “maid” with “man.” Of course, you can use any term that you and your honor attendant are comfortable with: […]
We love these thoughtful, moving and loving readings for LGBTQ+ wedding ceremonies. by Brittny Drye Readings can infuse personality and romance into a ceremony but, admittedly, it can be tough to find writers who waxed poetic in a gender-neutral manner. We pulled seven ceremony-worthy readings from our favorite poems, children’s books and even court rulings, […]
Here’s why language matters. by Catherine Jessee The Lutheran Church of Norway met on Monday to vote for gender-neutral language that pastors will use to conduct same-sex marriages. At the Church’s annual conference last April, leaders voted to back same-sex marriage, but had no marriage text or scripts that didn’t include the words “bride” or […]
Mark O’Connell, author of Modern Brides & Modern Grooms: A Guide to Planning Straight, Gay, and Other Nontraditional Twenty-First-Century Weddings, shares an excerpt from his book about how to deal with wedding advice from traditional relatives. by Ivy Jacobson Spotlights Behind the Curtain: Queer Tips From Traditional Relatives “Are you gonna wear a duct tape bridal gown?” I […]